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OMG - The New Kid In Class Is A . . . Robot!

OMG - The New Kid In Class Is A . . . Robot!

By Meera Dolasia on February 13, 2013

On February 5th, 2013, the fifth grade students at Japan's Higashihikari Elementary School welcomed a new student. However, unlike other newcomers, he was not shy and seemed to instantly recognize all 119 kids by their names. Impressed? You will be even more so, when you find out that Robovie is not human but a robot, masquerading as a fifth-grade student!

Robot 'Trainee' Astronaut R2, Begins To Earn Its Keep At The ISS

Robot 'Trainee' Astronaut R2, Begins To Earn Its Keep At The ISS

By Meera Dolasia on January 12, 2013

When Space Shuttle Discovery launched off to Space on its final mission on February 24th, 2011, among its roster of astronauts was a 'trainee' - And not just any ordinary rookie either, but the world's first humanoid robot astronaut that was heading to the International Space Station as a permanent resident.

Imagine Roaming The Streets Inside This Gigantic Mechanized Robot

Imagine Roaming The Streets Inside This Gigantic Mechanized Robot

By Meera Dolasia on August 2, 2012

Cruising around town in a giant mechanized robot suit is something every kid (and most adults) dream about - Now thanks to the efforts of Japanese artist Kogoro Kurata and Roboticist Watara Yoshizaki, their wishes may come true.

Panasonic's Evolta Robot To Compete In World's Toughest Triathlon

Panasonic's Evolta Robot To Compete In World's Toughest Triathlon

By Meera Dolasia on September 17, 2011

He has scaled the steep cliffs of the Grand Canyon, spent 24 hours racing around the Le Man endurance tract in France and even, walked from Tokyo to Kyoto, a distance of 500km. Now Evolta, Panasonic's 7-inch Humanoid Robot is gearing up for his biggest challenge -The Ironman Triathlon Championship in Hawaii.

Watch Out For That Seagull - It Could Be A 'SmartBird'

Watch Out For That Seagull - It Could Be A 'SmartBird'

By Meera Dolasia on April 4, 2011

The next time you see a seagull soaring in the sky, be sure to look again, for while it may resemble the graceful white bird, it may actually be an ultra light flying robot, that could possibly be spying on your activities!

The World's First Robotic Marathon Was . . . . Painfully Slow!

The World's First Robotic Marathon Was . . . . Painfully Slow!

By Meera Dolasia on February 27, 2011

It seems as though robots can do almost anything these days - They can be waiters, teachers and even astronauts. However, judging from the results of the just completed robotic marathon in Japan, neither Usain Bolt nor 95-year-old Ida Keeling, have much to worry about - Yet!

Humanoid Robot Prepares For Space . . . Without Its Legs!

Humanoid Robot Prepares For Space . . . Without Its Legs!

By Meera Dolasia on February 4, 2011

NASA's first trainee robot astronaut is all ready to head to Space when Space Shuttle Discovery launches off for its final mission on February 24th - However, its legs are not! No problem, say the scientists, for there is plenty to do even without them - The legs will just have to follow when they are ready!

Robot Teachers Roll Into South Korean Classrooms

Robot Teachers Roll Into South Korean Classrooms

By Meera Dolasia on January 13, 2011

A number of fortunate students at 21 elementary schools in the Southeast city of Daegu, South Korea are testing out a new kind of educator - A robot teacher. The 29 droids that have been deployed for a five-month trial, are the brainchild of The Korean Institute of Technology, which is trying to promote the integration of robots into people's daily lives.

China's Robot Restaurant

China's Robot Restaurant

By Kavi Dolasia on December 23, 2010

Robots have been programmed to do many things - play music, work in hospitals, but run a restaurant? That's got to be a first!  While it may sound impossible, that is exactly what is happening at a unique restaurant in the city of Jiang, China.

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